Tansu:
Vessels
of Value
Studio: Regeneration 2.0 Studio,
Professor(s): Margaret Ikeda + Evan Jones
Collaborators: Sam Vallejo.
001. Phyical Models
Tansu: a Japanese assortment of chests often crafted with wood, originally intended to hold household
items, clothing, or other valuables.
Regeneration 2.0 presents a transformative opportunity to re-imagine the relationship between the land
we inhabit and the food we consume. This project exemplifies the tansu trunk concept, a space that
deeply intertwines local cultural history with the agrarian values of the community—cultivating the land
and living from its bounty. By thoughtfully incorporating the needs of Arroyo Grande’s local communities,
regeneration 2.0 will introduce dynamic programmatic spaces for teaching, connecting, and fostering
growth. These elements will become vital not only to the project’s programming but also to enriching the
overall community.
002. Regional Map: Arroyo Grande, Ca
003 Upstairs Meeting Space003 Daycare Entrance003 Daycare Classroom003 View of Outdoor Kitchen and Great Hall
004 Envelope Detail 005 Drainage Detail
006 Great Hall First Floor007 Great Hall Second Floor
008 Daycare Section Perspective
009 Site Plan010 Deck House Section